Valor Retrofire RF24IDN Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Direct Vent Fireplace Insert NG, LPG

Summary of Retrofire RF24IDN

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    Patents pending © 2011 miles industries ltd. All rights reserved. Model rf24idn/idp direct vent fireplace insert installation and owner’s manual warning: if the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss...

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    2 we recommend that our gas hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certifi ed in the united states by nfi (national fireplace institute ® ). Thank you ... For purchasing a valor retrofi re. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a q...

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    3 safety and warning information...................................................................4 specifi cations ................................................................................................5 dimensions .............................................................................

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    4 safety and warning information children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and othe...

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    5 safety and warning information specifi cations this appliance is intended for installation into existing masonry or factory-built, solid-fuel burning fi replaces only. Approvals and codes this appliance is certifi ed to ansi z21.88-2009 / csa 2.33-2009 american national standard / csa standard for...

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    6 dimensions 17-1/4” m in. 12-1/8” m ax 14” 26-1/2” 1” 4-1/2” 1-3/4” 26-1/2” 1-1/8” 18-3/4” 16-1/2” 19-1/4” 12-1/8” - to window 12-7/8” - to brackets 14” - w/fret min. 12-1/8” max 14” 3-1/4” 3” dia. Inlet gas inlet 3/8” npt female gas inlet 3/8” npt female 3” dia. Exh front face of cast fret control...

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    7 vent confi gurations 10’ 15’ 20’ 25’ 30’ 35’ 40’ 4’6” 5’0” 5’6” 6’0” 6’6” 7’0” 7’6” 8’0” 9’0” 10’0” 8’6” 9’6” 3” liners 3” min. Bend radius v e rtical v e nt height allowable horizontal offset 10’ min. - 40‘ max. 559clt co-linear terminal see chart 559clt termination 3” inlet & exhaust collars (ex...

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    8 vent termination the rf24 is approved for vertical co-linear termination only. Two 3” diameter liners are required from top to bottom. The vent liners must be connected to the proper collars (intake and exhaust) or the unit will not operate properly. The method of fl ashing will depend on whether ...

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    9 vent termination vent terminal location the venting system for this appliance is considered to be a special venting system. The rule in the installation code can/cga–b149 requiring a minimum vent height of 2 feet above any portion of a building within 10 feet does not, therefore, apply. Clearances...

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    10 existing fireplace preparation a few points must be considered before inserting the rf24 into an existing fi replace cavity. Generally, no modifi cations are allowed to the existing fi replace that will compromise the integrity of the existing fi replace. Components that are bolted or screwed on ...

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    11 supply gas installation • it’s preferable to rough-in the gas line at this point before proceeding with the fi rebox installation. • the gas supply inlet connection is a 3/8” npt female connector. For detailed location of this connector, see drawing in section dimensions. If a circulating fan or ...

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    12 vent liner rough-in rough-in the two 3” diameter vent liners into existing chimney system being careful not to tear or damage the liners in the process. It may be easier to install both liners at the same time rather than one at a time. Leave plenty of liner at the bottom end if the heater will b...

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    13 firebox installation reach through front to connect liners reach through top or sides to connect liners gear clamps connection of liners to fi rebox trim liners if necessary and connect to the fi rebox either while the fi rebox is on the hearth (option 1) or with the fi rebox in the cavity (optio...

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    14 firebox installation burner module reinstallation note: if the circulating fan is to be installed it should be done at this point before installing the burner module. See instructions packaged with the fan for details of the fan installation. Reinstall the burner module using the 10 screws remove...

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    15 top convection baffl e installation position the fi rebox as far back as possible within the existing fi replace to allow ample space at front for the fret and to allow convection air to fl ow under the smoke curtain of the existing fi replace. Position the top convection baffl e with the threade...

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    16 ceramic fuel bed installation rear log touches front log here right log locating pins place font log onto locating pins at each end ng only: drop rear log into place behind front log retainers. Lpg only: drop rear log into place centered side- to-side against back support so the log sits more ver...

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    17 remote control initial set-up window refi tting and checking hook the window over the top edge of the fi rebox, and fasten the bottom two spring loaded bolts by pushing in and turning 90 degrees. Check that the window moves freely against the spring by pulling out at the bottom. If broken, the wi...

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    18 optional cast iron fret installation operation check and aeration adjustment turn the fi replace up and down using the remote control to confi rm that the full range of inputs is achieved. Light the fi re and allow to warm up for 10–15 minutes to evaluate the fl ame picture. The burner is equippe...

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    19 optional bottom cover installation owner’s information please read the safety and warning information section at the beginning of this manual. Operating your fire for your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a fl ame supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply if, for any reason, the...

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    20 owner’s information on off manual on-off switch in cases where you want to turn off your fi replace and cannot do it with the remote control handset (misplaced, lost, dead batteries, etc.) or if you need to replace the receiver’s batteries, you can turn off the appliance with the manual switch lo...

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    21 remote control operation your fi replace remote control helps you get the comfort, convenience and aesthetics you want from your gas fi replace. The remote controls your fi replace in different ways. Important: before you begin, please note that on this system, the settings of time, temperature a...

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    22 remote control operation operation modes standby mode—ignited pilot only. Man man mode —manual mode. You can use this mode to adjust the flame height up or down. ☼ temp temp mode —daytime temperature mode (appliance must be in standby mode; pilot ignited): the room temperature is measured and com...

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    23 remote control operation temperature use this setting when you come in and want to enjoy a set temperature. 1. Select either the ☼ temp mode or the ☽ temp mode by briefly pressing the set button. 2. Hold the set button until the temp display flashes. 3. Set the desired temperature with the or the...

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    24 remote control operation automatic standby mode if there is no transmission from the handset to the receiver within a 6-hour period, the appliance will go to standby (pilot) mode. Handset / receiver match the remote control handset and receiver are programmed to function together. In case of a re...

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    25 lighting instructions warning : if you do not follow these instructions exactly a ¿re or exslosion pay result causinj sroserty dapaje sersonal inmury or loss of life )ij )ij )ij a for your safety, read before lighting a. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand or by remote contro...

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    26 wiring diagram optional wall switch kit 1265wsk connector red yellow gv60 wiring diagram.

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    27 approved venting components approved direct vent suppliers for valor models 739, 780, 785 & rf24dv venting parts description venting parts code / availability by manufacturer simpson dura-vent selkirk icc excel direct secure vent rlh industries miles industries t ermination caps v ertical standar...

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    28 warranty 1. Extended warranty coverage for a period of up to ten (10) years, miles industries ltd., (the “company”) or its appointed distributor will at its option pay the initial purchaser for the repair of, or will exchange the following parts or components which are found to be defective in ma...

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    29 parts key description part number 1 firebox assembly 400634ah 2 restrictor (2) 400767 3 convection baffl e 4000744 4 fret support lh 4002837by 5 wing nut (2) 4000741 6 leg lh 4000662 7 leveling bolt (2) 4000242 8a log support ng 4000621 8b log support lpg 4001456 9 leg rh 4000663 10 fret support ...

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    30 parts 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 12a, 12b 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 43 43a 46 47 52 53 54 55 29a, 29b 34a, 34b 14a, 14b 50a, 50b 51a, 51b 8a, 8b 4 10 11 48 49 40 38 56 41 42 39 44 45.

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    Thank you ... For purchasing a valor by miles industries. Your new radiant gas heater is a technical appliance that must be installed by a qualifi ed dealer. Please circle where appropriate - ask your installer if in doubt:information provided will be used for customer records only. Online warranty ...

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    Tape shut thank you for choosing a valor product postage needed were you given all documentation and manuals for your product? Yes no miles industries ltd. 190 - 2255 dollarton highway north vancouver, bc v7h 3b1 canada fold here online warranty registration at www.Valorfi replaces.Com.